NOUN
Asyl/aˈzyːl/asylum; refuge; sanctuary
Asyl is a German noun that means asylum, refuge, or sanctuary. It is pronounced /aˈzyːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Asyle".
Definitions
1.protection granted by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution(legal/political)
a.official right to stay in a country for protection
Er beantragte Asyl in Deutschland.—He applied for asylum in Germany.
2.a safe place offering protection or shelter(general/literary)
a.safe haven or sanctuary
Das Kloster bot den Verfolgten Asyl.—The monastery offered sanctuary to the persecuted.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Asyl | die Asyle |
| Genitive | des Asyls | der Asyle |
| Dative | dem Asyl | den Asylen |
| Accusative | das Asyl | die Asyle |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Asyl" mean in English?
- "Asyl" means asylum, refuge, or sanctuary. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Asyl"?
- "Asyl" is pronounced /aˈzyːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Asyl" der, die, or das?
- "Asyl" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Asyl"?
- The plural of "Asyl" is "Asyle".
- What part of speech is "Asyl"?
- "Asyl" is a noun in German.
